Basketball
Offensive Fundamentals Camp
Who? Ascent boys and girls entering 5th to 12th grade. Instructed by Coach Burke.
When? June 9 – 12 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where? Lone Tree Rec Center (10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree)
Cost? $50/athlete
Why? The purpose of this camp is for young hoopers to develop and refine fundamental offensive skills such as footwork, body control, ballhandling, shooting, screening, moving without the ball, and more.
Defensive Fundamentals Camp
Who? Ascent boys and girls entering 5th to 12th grade. Instructed by Coach Burke.
When? July 7 – 10 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where? Lone Tree Rec Center (10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree)
Cost? $50/athlete
Why? The purpose of this camp is for young hoopers to learn the principles of man-to-man defense. During this camp, players will be taught how to defend the ball handler, help defense, deny, defend the screen, rebound, and more.
Basketball Open Gym Dates
- Monday – Thursday, June 23 – 26 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday July 3 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday, July 28-31 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Who? Ascent boys and girls entering 5th to 12th grade.
Where? Lone Tree Rec Center (10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree)
Cost? No cost
**This schedule is subject to change. Please check the Courier throughout the summer for updates.**
Track and Field
The Guardian Track Club (GTC) is open to all Ascent Classical Academy students entering 6th through 12th grade. Participation for students entering 5th grade will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Coach Glotzbach if interested. Participation in the program is highly encouraged for those who plan to run cross country in the fall. The GTC will offer weekly team workouts as well as several opportunities to compete in outdoor summer track meets.
The purpose of the GTC is to promote a culture of excellence in our running program as well as bridge the gaps between fall cross country and spring track and field. Practices will be held 3 times per week, T/TH from 8:00-9:30 at Ascent and Saturdays from 8:30-10:00 at various locations in the South Metro area. A tentative schedule of competition opportunities will include the following scheduled meets:
- 5/22 Colorado Elite TC Sprint Fest
- 6/13 Denver Twilight Series: The Sequel
- 6/18 Boulder Road Runners All-Comers #2
- 6/28-7/1 AAU Region 10 Qualifier
- 7/17 Boulder Road Runners All-Comers #4
- 7/25 Denver Twilight Series: The Finale
Practices will commence on Tuesday, June 10th and run throughout the summer. Attendance is not mandatory but is highly encouraged. Athletes in the program will also have access to a weekly training schedule which will be designed to bring them into the cross country season ready to handle the training of the season while minimizing the risk of injury. Participants in the program will receive access to our Stack Team App for club communication, a GTC T-shirt, as well as the opportunity to purchase a GTC racing singlet for competition. For more information contact Coach Glotzbach at brian.glotzbach@dc.ascentcolorado.org
Volleyball
Grammar School Mini-Camp
Who? Ascent girls entering grades 1st to 4th
When? June 30 and July 1 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where? Lone Tree Rec Center (10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree)
How much? $25/athlete
Why? To learn the rules and fundamental skills of volleyball under the guidance of Coach Bissonnette and a crew of Ascent’s high school girls.
Middle School Volleyball Camp
Who? Ascent middle school girls entering grades 5th to 8th.
When? June 2 – 5 from 3:00 – 5:00. p.m.
Where? Lone Tree Rec Center (10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree)
How much? $50/athlete
Why? To learn/refine fundamental skills alongside friends/classmates. This camp provides an opportunity for young players to develop their game with the help of Coach Warner, head coach of the middle school girls.
High School Volleyball Camp
Who? Ascent girls entering grades 9th to 12th
When? June 16 – 19 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where? Lone Tree Rec Center (10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree)
How much? $50/athlete
Why? To hone the more advanced skills required to be successful at the varsity level with Coach Bissonnette.
Volleyball Open Gym Dates
- July 14 – 17 (HS girls, 9th – 12th grade) from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- July 21 – 24 (MS girls, 5th – 8th grade) from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where? Lone Tree Rec Center (10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree)
Cost? No cost
**This schedule is subject to change. Please check the Courier throughout the summer for updates.**